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PHYSICS.

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A large dynamo in the machine shops is connected with the laboratory. A room on the ground floor is especially devoted to instruction in electrical measurements.

DRAWING.

Projection Drawing.—Use of instruments in applying the elements of descriptive geometry; use of water colors; isometrical drawing; shades and shadows; perspective; drawing of machines, bridges, roofs, etc., finished by line shading, tints and colors. Free Hand Drawing.—Outline sketches; drawing from casts; sketches of machines, etc. Lettering.—Plain and ornamental alphabets; titles and title pages; round and stump writing. Descriptive Geometry.—Problems on the point, right line, and plane; warped surfaces, perspective; shades and shadows; practical problems.

APPLIED MATHEMATICS.

Analytical Mechanics.—Polygon of forces; equations of equilibrium of moments; center of gravity; moment of inertia; acceleration, work, momentum, impact; motion of free particles; central forces; constrained motion. Strength of Materials.—Elasticity; safe limits; shearing stress; flexure and strength of beams and columns; practical formulas. Hydraulics.—Amount of and center of pressure upon submerged surfaces; flow of liquids through orifices, weirs, pipes and channels; distribution of water in cities.

THESES.

In all the schools in this College a thesis is required as a condition of graduation. It must be an original composition of suitable length, upon a subject appropriate to the school, and approved by the Professor in charge. It must be illustrated with such photographs, drawings, and sketches as may be needed, and embellished with a title page neatly lettered with India ink or colors. It must be upon regulation paper, and securely bound. It will be prepared during the latter part of the fourth year, and presented at the close of the course, after which it will be deposited in the library of the University.